Did Ritvikism win in court?
Watch the full video here Basu Ghosh Prabhu, Secretary ISKCON India Bureau,Sridhar Srinivasa Prabhu, AuthorKrishna Kirti Prabhu, Convenor IISB Members of ISKCON India Scholars Board (IISB) discuss the recent court case on May 16 regarding ISKCON Bangalore and ISKCON Mumbai, and also discuss questions about the validity of initiations ofContinue Reading
GBC Resolutions 2025
Dear Devotees, Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. The 2025 GBC AGM Resolutions have been released at the below link: https://gbc.iskcon.org/gbc-resolutions/ Please click the bottom link for 2025. Hare Krishna. Your servant, Ananda Tirtha Das (GBC Corresponding Secretary)Continue Reading
President Murmu Honors Sri Nandanandana Dasa for Promoting Indian Spirituality
President Droupadi Murmu presents Padma Shri in the field of Literature and Education to Shri Stephen Knapp. He is an American author, researcher, and speaker dedicated to promoting Indian traditions. He has been helping people of other countries to understand the spiritual depth of India. ( Posted by the PresidentContinue Reading
Taking Care of Krishna’s Cows Course Invitation
ISKCON GLOBAL MINISTRY OF COW PROTECTION AND AGRICULTURE (IMCPA) FEED THE EARTHEDUCATION PROJECT FEED THE EARTH – A new educational platformUnpacking Srila Prabhupada’s motto:simple living and high thinking IMCPA is working on a foundational course series on the importance of food for the Vaishnava Community. This is a foundational courseContinue Reading
ISKCON’s First Stone Temple Construction Update – April 2025
ISKCON’s First stone temple | Construction masterpiece to last 1000s of years | Traditional temple without steel or RCC For more information please visit www.iskconsalem.com.Continue Reading
Shamanism ends in Vaishnavism: A Vaishnava Perspective on Ayahuasca
Shamanism ends in Vaishnavism: A Vaishnava Perspective on Ayahuasca The subject of this article—ayahuasca—may not be particularly relevant in most parts of the world where Krishna Consciousness is preached. The majority of devotees come from Hindu backgrounds and are far removed from this tradition. However, for those preaching in SouthContinue Reading
Authorized Dates for Observing the Jagannatha Rathayatra: Presentations and Research Findings by the ISKCON India Scholars Board (IISB)
The ISKCON India Scholars Board (IISB) recently presented a series of research findings and discussions to the Shri Jagannatha Temple Administration (SJTA) on the topic of authorized dates for celebrating the Jagannatha Ratha-yatra. These discussions took place on 20th March 2025 in Bhubaneswar, India, before Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingh Deb andContinue Reading
Meeting between ISKCON India Scholars Board and the Sri Jagannath Temple management authorities
Meeting between ISKCON India Scholars Board Representatives and the Sri Jagannath Temple Management Authorities By Tukaram Das, Vice President, ISKCON Bhubaneshwar, March A significant and insightful meeting took place yesterday, March 23, 2025, between His Majesty the Gajapati Maharaja Dibya Singh Dev, the revered King of Puri, who was accompaniedContinue Reading